Economy
Is the fiscal ‘black hole’ real? We asked economists
Is the fiscal ‘black hole’ real? We asked economists
Jeremy Hunt spoke of the need to “balance the nation’s books” ahead of his Autumn statement. Economists say that’s not necessarily the case
These 7 charts will help you understand today’s inflation stats
These 7 charts will help you understand today’s inflation stats
Inflation has hit its highest rate in 41 years. But what do all the statistics actually mean? We’ve broken it down with 7 simple charts
What is inflation and why is it so high?
What is inflation and why is it so high?
We ask an economist: What is inflation, how is it calculated, and what can the government do about it?
What is a recession and what does it mean for me?
What is a recession and what does it mean for me?
Why the government must end the low wage economy
Why the government must end the low wage economy
The Bank of England has warned the UK is facing the longest ever recession. Here’s what it means
The Bank of England has warned the UK is facing the longest ever recession. Here’s what it means
MP pushing for four-day week says long working hours are to blame for the UK’s low productivity
MP pushing for four-day week says long working hours are to blame for the UK’s low productivity
Kwasi Kwarteng remains tight-lipped over how huge tax cuts will be funded
Kwasi Kwarteng remains tight-lipped over how huge tax cuts will be funded
From benefit claimants to bankers: Here’s what the mini-budget means for your pay packet
From benefit claimants to bankers: Here’s what the mini-budget means for your pay packet
Why is everyone talking about trickle-down economics again?
Why is everyone talking about trickle-down economics again?
Prime minister, here’s how much it will cost to save the country this winter
Prime minister, here’s how much it will cost to save the country this winter
TUC unveils ‘road map’ to a £15 minimum wage and high wage economy
TUC unveils ‘road map’ to a £15 minimum wage and high wage economy
Rising inflation has already cancelled out pay rises for teachers, NHS staff and police officers
Rising inflation has already cancelled out pay rises for teachers, NHS staff and police officers
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Who is Nadhim Zahawi, Boris Johnson’s new Chancellor?
Who is Nadhim Zahawi, Boris Johnson’s new Chancellor?
Wages dropped by 3.4% in April alone, the greatest fall for over two decades
Wages dropped by 3.4% in April alone, the greatest fall for over two decades
How Africa is becoming a continent of young entrepreneurs, scientists, creatives and activists
How Africa is becoming a continent of young entrepreneurs, scientists, creatives and activists
Real wages have fallen by £68 a month since last year
Real wages have fallen by £68 a month since last year
Over-50s are resigning en masse – new research explains who and why
Over-50s are resigning en masse – new research explains who and why
Government accused of ‘complacent disregard’ for taxpayers’ money over £5bn Covid loan fraud
Government accused of ‘complacent disregard’ for taxpayers’ money over £5bn Covid loan fraud
Calls for job insecurity to replace unemployment as measure of labour market
Calls for job insecurity to replace unemployment as measure of labour market
The Bank of England says the cost of living crisis will last until 2023
The Bank of England says the cost of living crisis will last until 2023
‘It might even be fun’: Bank of England set to publish first book demystifying UK economy
‘It might even be fun’: Bank of England set to publish first book demystifying UK economy
If Boris Johnson wants to see higher wages his government should lead by example
